
In the early years of the Western Han Dynasty, a devastating fire destroys the imperial silk destined as tribute to the Xiongnu—a catastrophe that reignites turmoil across the Western Regions. Jiang Yu, an elite emissary of the court, is dispatched under secret decree to investigate the arson and avert a crisis on the frontier. Meanwhile, his beloved Cannu, a silk-weaver turned folk hero, rallies the people of Shiquan to replenish the lost tribute and save the empire from disgrace. As Jiang Yu ventures alone into the treacherous Western Regions, he must confront an impossible choice: loyalty to the Han Dynasty’s fate… or the whispers of his heart
Disguised as a cosmic highway horror, Alexander Ullom’s It Ends is a beautiful, albeit terrifying, metaphor for learning that if you want to survive adulthood and become your own person, you have to learn to let people go.
Coralie Fargeat once said that “Being a woman is body horror,” and when you think about the ways we are taught to experience our own bodies, it becomes almost impossible to argue with her.
A thief and street dog named Roger has to work with other pets to take down the evil Mayor Frank Stone when he plans to destroy Robo City.
This indie short documentary archived the story of a staple rock band as well as an essential part of local history.
The Lighthouse is patient and hypnotic, pulling us in with its mysterious atmosphere and characters. The film’s slow pace proves to be monumentally effective, showcasing the tedious nature that comes with isolation and poor two-way communication.